Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,135 per week

About the role

Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse, located in the region, provides specialized care for patients undergoing treatment for cancer and general medical surgical conditions. This role involves working within a unit that manages oncology and general medical surgical patients, including hospice inpatients, with full telemetry capabilities and a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care, interpreting telemetry strips, managing titratable drips, performing respiratory treatments, and maintaining patient safety within a fast-paced oncology and surgical unit

Requirements

• BLS Certification
• Oncology experience is a must
• Minimum experience required: 2 years
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding
• Willing to wait for license submission

Qualifications

• Experience with central lines and port access
• Experience with sterile dressing changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemo certification through an Oncology Nursing Society provider card is preferred

Schedule

• Days, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend
• Rotating holiday schedule
• Occasional floating within the Med Surg/Telemetry service line in accordance with union policies

Unit Details

• Unit MedSurg Oncology (Medical Surgical Oncology) with beds set up to serve oncology and general surgical patients, including hospice inpatient care
• Supports full telemetry with reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms
• Manages titratable and set rate drips such as Heparin and Cardizem
• Manages patients with diagnoses ranging from oncology to related surgical and medical conditions
• Features CPAP or BiPAP respiratory equipment
• Nurses manage breathing treatments and trach suctioning
• Orientation includes Epic system training and a maximum of 2 days with a preceptor
• Unit functions across multiple facilities in the region and may require floating throughout the region as needed

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits